SOMN0366563-1017
2026-07-01T00:00:00
2026-02-10T00:00:00
Position OverviewThe SCSD Director of Physical Education, Health, and Athletics is responsible for the development, coordination, and maintenance of high-quality physical and health education as well as interscholastic and intramural athletic programs that align with the district’s mission and goals. Key responsibilities include designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating all program components; supervising and evaluating both certified and non-certified staff; developing and managing program budgets; ensuring equal access for all students; and leading ongoing staff and curriculum development efforts.Reports to: Superintendent of SchoolsKey Responsibilities1. Program Oversight & Coordination• Coordinate, supervise, and evaluate all secondary interscholastic athletic activities, including intramural and co-curricular programs.• Supervise district-wide physical education and health programs, including hiring, budgeting, staff development, curriculum writing, and responding to parent inquiries.• Assume primary responsibility for the organization, staffing, and scheduling of all co-curricular and interscholastic athletic events, including fields and gyms, while considering academic schedules and other programming.• Maintain permanent records for each sport, including win/loss records, notable achievements, varsity letters, honors, and athletic scholarships.• Maintain up-to-date files on all athletes, including medical examinations, insurance information, and parental consent forms.• Oversee the operation of the athletic program within the approved district budget.• Prepare or oversee the timely completion of all required reports, records, lists, and other administrative documentation related to the athletic program.• Coordinate the annual review and update of the athletic policies and staff handbook.2. Staff Supervision & Development• Oversee the curriculum coordinators for physical and health education. • Observe and supervise all coaches during practices, scrimmages, meets, matches, games, and in related settings such as locker rooms and team transportation.• Collaborate with building principals and local athletic organizations regarding the use of district athletic facilities.• Foster positive school and community relations by keeping the Superintendent’s Office, administration, and public informed of athletic events through schedules, announcements, and media reporting.• Attend and serve as the district liaison at athletic booster club and Section 1 meetings.• Coordinate ongoing staff development and curriculum updates in alignment with the New York State standards for Physical and Health Education.3. Facilities & Safety Management• Collaborate with the Buildings and Grounds Department to maintain and repair athletic fields and gymnasiums and make recommendations for facility improvements.• Arrange for a school health professional or designated medical professional to be present at all home football games and other sporting events where medical services are necessary.• Arrange for security, supervision, and employment of officials for all home interscholastic games, scrimmages, and school-sponsored activities, as needed.4. Student Support & Compliance• Address individual student concerns related to athletics, including discipline, suspension, exclusion, or removal from participation, in collaboration with academic, guidance, or administrative staff as appropriate.• Assist in implementing and verifying physical and academic eligibility requirements for all student-athletes, including obtaining parental permission.• Enforce all Board policies, administrative directives, league rules, and state regulations related to physical education and athletics, including eligibility requirements such as age and academic standing in accordance with the Athletic Program Handbook and the Code of Conduct.5. Logistics & Operations• Coordinate transportation for athletic teams in collaboration with the district’s Transportation Supervisor, including lodging and meals when necessary.• Oversee the cleaning, storage, maintenance, and inventory of all athletic equipment.6. Additional Responsibilities• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Superintendent or their designee, consistent with the scope of employment and certification.Qualifications• NYS School District Leader (SDL) or School District Administrator (SDA) certification required.• Teaching experience in Physical Education and/or Health.• Experience as an athletic coach.• Demonstrated leadership experience, including the ability to effectively communicate with students, staff, families, and community partners.
School Leader
Somers Central School District
Lower Hudson Valley
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